Culinary calendar

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with food prepared by Chef Carol. Call to reserve a seat. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Chef Carol prepares her recipe of the week. Visit www.facebook.com/ GourmetWayHayden to view the menu. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden. (208) 762-1333.

Culinary Stone Events - Complimentary tasting with wines from around the world every Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine – Includes: today, 5:30 p.m., Croissants and Puff Pastry Class, $45; Monday, 5:30 p.m., Fabulous Fish & Chips, $49; March 8, 2 p.m., Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks, $49; March 10, 5:30 p.m., Carne Asada and More, $49; March 11, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Gnocchi, $45; March 12, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Pasta, $45; March 15, 2 p.m., Basic Knife Skills, $49; March 16, 5:30 p.m., Secrets of Thai Cooking, $39; March 18, 5:30 p.m., Latte Art, $20; March 19, 5:30 p.m., Classic Seafood Paella, $39; March 22, 2 p.m., Make Salmon Great, $55; March 23, 5:30 p.m., Classic Cinnamon Rolls, $45; March 24, 5:40 p.m., Artisan Breads. $45; March 25, 5:30 p.m., Tofu Transformation, $45; March 29, 2 p.m., Full Mexican Meal, $45; March 30, 5:30 p.m., Cake Decorating, $45. Space is limited. Call to register. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Salad Dressing 101 - Learn about the differences in olive oils, the basic formula behind vinaigrettes, and low-fat ways to create creamy dressings. You’ll leave with a few samples as well as a olive oil made by the Scaibica family. Call for reservations. Today, 7 p.m., Clover offices, 608 N. Argonne Road. $40/per person. (509) 623-7177.

Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

Total Wine Events – Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Local Flavor Wine Experience, $20; Friday, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, noon-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Best Wine Getaways, free tasting; March 5, 3-6 p.m., March 8, 1-4 p.m., and March 15, 1-4 p.m., Vino Y Vinho Wine, free tasting; March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wander in Wine: Discovering Spain and Portugal, $20; March 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., IPA Excursion: Hops Gone Wild, $15. Offered at both locations: Total Wine & More, 9980 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-1644; and Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave., (509) 922-1530.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Friday, Pizzeria Pizza at Home; March 6, Stromboli: An Italian Favorite; March 13, Homemade Croissants; March 20, Sushi 101. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call (509) 533-8141. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $49/per class.

Australian Wine Adventure - Taste a variety of wines, including a dessert wine called a “sticky.” Tasting includes nine wines, cheese and Bouzie bakery bread. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Spokane Potters’ Guild Annual Chili Feed - The nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser. Purchase your favorite handmade chili bowl and enjoy all the chili you can eat, as well as other treats. Cash and checks only. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $12/adults; $5/age 8 years and younger. (509) 532-8225.

Greenbriar Catering Classes - Saturday, Creole and Cajun Cooking; March 7, Asian Cooking in 30 Minutes or Less; March 14, Hearty Dinners; March 21, Latin Soups; March 28, Raw Foods; April 4, Paella; April 11, Specialty Desserts; April 18, Special Teas. All classes are 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $45/per class. (208) 667-9660.

Sravasti Abbey Buddhist Monastery Benefit - Fundraiser for the medical needs of the monastics. The night will begin with a Thai dinner followed by a free showing of “Blessings,” a documentary about the nuns of Nangchen Nunnery in Tibet. For tickets, email susan@newstories.com or jampamorgan@gmail.com or call. Saturday, 5:45 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $15; no one turned away due to lack of funds (movie is free). (208) 277-8437.

Snowshoe Moonlight Hike and Dinner - Travel through the winter landscape of Mount Spokane by moonlight. After exploring the area you will return to the Selkirk Lodge for dinner. Includes guide, snowshoes, headlamp and meal. SNO-PARK and Discover Pass required. $5 discount if you bring your own equipment. Must call for discount. Sponsored by REI. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., Selkirk Lodge, Mount Spokane State Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Drive. $37-$42. Ages 18 and older. (509) 625-6200.

Uniontown Sausage Feed - This all-you-can-eat event features homemade sausage, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, sauerkraut, rolls, pie and beverages including a beer garden. Music by 4 Names in a Hat barbershop quartet. Proceeds go to maintenance for the community building. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Uniontown Community Building, 206 S. Montgomery St., Uniontown. $12/adults; $8/ages 6-12; $2/age 6 and younger. (509)229-3805.

BJCP HomeBrew Competition - Hosted by Inland Brewers Unite Homebrew Club. Entries are due March 5 at Nu Home Brew & Bottles, 14109 E. Sprague Ave. Awards will be announced March 7, 2 p.m., at the Porch, 1804 W. Broadway Ave.